Definitions

1. noun

A halt or stop, especially in a process or activity

“The judge called an arret to the proceedings, allowing the lawyers to confer.”

2. noun

A check or hold on something, especially a payment or an account

“The bank imposed an arret on the account due to suspicious activity.”

3. noun

A stopping place, especially for horses or other animals

“The inn provided an arret for the travelers and their horses.”

4. noun

A short break or pause

“Let’s take an arret and grab a snack before we continue.”